Distance from Theunissen to Sea Cow Lake

N Theunissen → Sea Cow Lake

Road distance

556.6 km

Highway dominant · M7 / N2 / N3

Theunissen to Sea Cow Lake is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 556.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 43 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

445.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.25×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 43 min

Start point

President Steyn Street

Return: 13 hrs 26 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

403 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 28 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,120.07

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,124.48

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

111° ESE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

291° WNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.4006, 26.7106

End coords Destination point

-29.8006, 31.0075

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 18 °C Theunissen Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Sea Cow Lake Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Theunissen → Sea Cow Lake

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Car

556.6 km

6 hrs 43 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

556.6 km

~8 hrs 33 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 88 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → DUR (56 min)
🚗 23 km from King Shaka International
↑ 2 hrs 15 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Theunissen

Finish Sea Cow Lake

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Theunissen to Sea Cow Lake via N3 and N2

National highway route N3N2
Directions from Theunissen to Sea Cow Lake via M7

Metro arterial route M7
Head on President Steyn Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Voortrekker Street

0.9 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

51.8 km
Continue straight

116.1 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

262.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

5.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Pinetown

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto M7 Route

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Saint Johns Avenue

12.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N2

0.3 km
Turn right onto Inanda Road

2.4 km
Turn left onto Teakfield Road

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ebonyfield Avenue

0.0 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right onto Sea Cow Lake Road

0.0 km
Turn left onto Temple Road

0.5 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 16

Known total R767.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

278.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 21 min • 3 hrs 21 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

92.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Sea Cow Lake

06:46 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 16 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 41 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,326.52

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.13

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R111.32

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,448.97

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Theunissen Start: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Midpoint

278.3 km

Total: 556.6 km

Midpoint 278.3 km

556.6 km 6 hrs 43 min

Destination Sea Cow Lake -29.80056, 31.00750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 556.6 km

Return-cycle span 1,113.2 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 43 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 278.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056

Midpoint -28.35209, 29.28413

End -29.80056, 31.00750

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Questions 9

How far is Theunissen from Sea Cow Lake? +

Theunissen is about 556.6 km from Sea Cow Lake by road.

How long does it take from Theunissen to Sea Cow Lake? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Sea Cow Lake in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Theunissen to Sea Cow Lake? +

Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.

What's the estimated fuel amount from Theunissen to Sea Cow Lake? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,120.07 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,124.48 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,118.87 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,172.57 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Sea Cow Lake? +

Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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